YEARLY HIGH
0.7384 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.6104 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6757 ARS

2016 ETB to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.7384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1280 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6383 to the December average rate of 0.7073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7384 was up 17.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,692 ARS
2015 Average 2,237 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,052 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 640.25 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7142
0.6314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6661, compared to 0.6854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0780 ARS (High: 0.7384 / Low: 0.6604). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 ARS (High: 0.6917 / Low: 0.6796).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.6938) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2666 (+62.40%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.6938
2015 Avg (February) 0.4272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6532 0.6104 0.6383
February 0.7384 0.6604 0.6938
March 0.7359 0.6743 0.6970
April 0.6855 0.6514 0.6677
May 0.6620 0.6356 0.6512
June 0.6973 0.6293 0.6486
July 0.6879 0.6655 0.6785
August 0.6806 0.6647 0.6725
September 0.6936 0.6764 0.6829
October 0.6917 0.6796 0.6839
November 0.7037 0.6718 0.6871
December 0.7177 0.6906 0.7073